Colton Lawrence Welker (born October 9, 1997) is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.
[4][5] Welker spent the 2016 season playing third base with the rookie league Grand Junction Rockies, where he was named both a Pioneer League mid-season All-Star and a Rockies organizational All-Star at the end of the season after batting .329/.366/.491 with five home runs and 36 runs batted in during 51 games.
[6] On September 8, 2021, Welker made his major league debut against the San Francisco Giants, flying out in his only at bat.
[6] On June 3, 2022, it was announced that Welker would undergo season-ending surgery to treat a shoulder injury.
On November 15, Welker was designated for assignment by the Giants after they protected multiple prospects from the Rule 5 draft.
Welker spent the 2023 season with the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, playing in 43 games and hitting .237/.388/.274 with no home runs and 13 RBI.